Pancham Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pancham in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pancham
Pancham is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 65.294 DPS.
Pancham can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Pancham is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Pancham resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Pancham is Shadow Mewtwo (65.294 DPS), Mega Alakazam (62.778 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (57.355 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Pancham: After defeating Pancham, the catch encounter will have a CP between 815 and 872 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1015-1084 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pancham from raids will have exactly 872 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Pancham?
The best counter for Pancham is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 65.294 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (62.778 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (57.355 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pancham?
Pancham can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Pancham weak to?
Pancham is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pancham be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pancham's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pancham from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pancham from raids will have 872 CP at level 20, or 1084 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 815. If you see 872 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pancham worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pancham is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Pancham?
For the best moveset for Pancham itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pancham stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Pancham without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pancham can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (54.588 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (53.556 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Pancham in raids?
Weather boost information for Pancham is not currently available. Fighting-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.